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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the age of 15 what set of literary facts does Eugene know?

2. At this point in the book, where is Ben working?

3. How old is Eugene in chapter 22?

4. Who is Eugene Gant?

5. Who is Horse Hines?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the major stumbling block to this relationship?

2. What is unusual about Gant's involvement in the temperance movement?

3. Why do you think Helen rants against her father following Ben's funeral?

4. Why is Ben's illness an important part of this book.

5. Gant has many bad traits, but he also does some good things in this story. Describe some of the good things he brings to the family.

6. What is the significance of the fact that Gant sells the angel from in front of his shop to Eliza.

7. Briefly describe how Eugene sees his siblings.

8. Gant moves to Altamont and meets Eliza Pentland, how does this change his life?

9. What significant event happens to Eugene when he is at home at Christmas?

10. Briefly contrast the role of Eliza and Mrs. Leonard in Eugene's life.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain fully how Eliza's decision to go to the World's Fair shaped the future of the Gant family.

Essay Topic 2

List the various examples you can remember that reflect the dysfunctional nature of the Gant household. Do you think this was common in southern homes in the early 1900s? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explain fully the importance of the Leonard's influence on Eugene's life.

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